As the cleanup continues from hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida and other states, alarm bells are sounding over scammers. Millions of Americans are trying to lend a helping hand through supplies and donations, but the Better Business Bureau says shady charities are also trying to tap into that spirit of generosity. If you're trying to figure out if an organization is legit, ask yourself whether you reached out to them. A real red flag is when they contact you through an email, text, or voicemail.

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The stimulus checks from the government are on their way into many bank accounts, but with it, an increase in scammers. The Better Business Bureau is warning of any suspicious emails and phone calls that may request financial information for you to receive your stimulus check. Not only that, but scammers are now using text messages and social media accounts with fake numbers to reach individuals.

It seems that everyday, scammers are finding new ways to hack users private information.

Seniors are often a target for scammers who take advantage of a more trusting generation. On Friday, the Crime Prevention Unit from Lima Police met with some local seniors to teach them about warning signs of  a scam.